Venice from the Bacino di San Marco

Francesco Guardi

Created:
Movement:
1780
Rococo
key Notes:
Atmospheric Perspective, Venetian Landscape
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Dimensions:
48 x 60 in. (121.9 x 152.4 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Venice from the Bacino di San Marco by Francesco Guardi

Francesco Guardi (1712–1793) was an Italian painter renowned for his vedute, or cityscapes, of Venice. His painting, Venice from the Bacino di San Marco, created in 1780, exemplifies his mastery in capturing the atmospheric effects and vibrant life of the Venetian lagoon. Guardi's work is characterized by a loose, expressive brushwork that contrasts with the more precise style of his contemporary, Canaletto. This painting is significant for its ability to convey the bustling activity and grandeur of Venice during the 18th century. Guardi's contributions to the veduta genre have cemented his place as a pivotal figure in the transition from the Baroque to the Rococo style in Venetian art. His works continue to be celebrated for their dynamic compositions and evocative portrayal of light and water.

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Venice from the Bacino di San Marco by Francesco Guardi

Created in 1780, Francesco Guardi's "Venice from the Bacino di San Marco" is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Venetian veduta style, capturing the bustling maritime activity and architectural grandeur of Venice's iconic waterfront. The artwork is notable for its atmospheric effects and delicate brushwork, which convey the vibrancy and luminosity of the cityscape.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Venice from the Bacino di San Marco